UPDATE: Mother Who Left Children On Side Of I-90 Claims Amnesia

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KHQ.COM - Investigators say 27-year-old Shannon Germanton left her two young sons alone on the side of Interstate 90 between 6:30 and 7:30 Tuesday morning at the Washington-Idaho state line.

Her sons, ages 3 and 6, were found on the side of the busy road sitting in the grass by a construction worker around 9am Tuesday morning. According to Post Falls police, Germanton was seen with her children at a Wal-Mart in Post Falls Monday evening around 8pm.

Employee's called police because they believed Germanton was acting "strange." When police arrived at Wal-Mart police say they found Germanton in a bathroom with a gas can and her two children.

Germanton allegedly told police she had run out of gas and was filling up the gas can to bring to her car. Police say Germanton refused any help from police and said she had a friend coming from Spokane to assist her and her children. Police later left the Wal-Mart after they determined she was ok.

According to Kootenai County deputies the boys told them their mother had run out of gas Tuesday morning and had gone for help. The boys told investigators that their mother had walked them to that location while it was still dark and raining. Germanton's sons were checked out by paramedics, they determined the boys were ok then released them in to the custody of child services.

Tuesday night police received an anonymous tip that Shannon Germanton (Duval) was at a home in Spokane. When police arrived at the home Germanton was arrested for an outstanding traffic warrant.

Germanton is also facing multiple charges including felony injury to a child and child endangerment charges, She will be held in Spokane and likely extradited to Kootenai County to face felony injury to child charges.

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE FROM THE KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into the two young children that were found along I-90 on Tuesday. After extensive search efforts yesterday and into the night, the mother of the children, Shannon M. Germanton, aka: Shannon Duval, 27 of Spokane Valley, WA was located at a residence in the Spokane Valley last night around 8 PM. She had apparently received a ride to the residence and then an anonymous person called in her whereabouts to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Spokane deputies responded to the residence, located Germanton and subsequently arrested her on an outstanding Washington traffic warrant. Currently, KCSO detectives are in route to the Spokane County Public Safety building to interview Germanton regarding the child endangerment issue. KCSO detectives were also able to obtain a warrant for Germanton's arrest, charging her with two counts of felony Injury to a Child. Her bond on the warrant is $50,000. Germanton will be held by Spokane County until their charges are dealt with. She will then face extradition back to Idaho to face the Injury to Child charges. UPDATED PRESS RELEASE FROM TH SPOKANE VALLEY POLICE DEPT: On Tuesday, October 30, 2012, a construction supervisor at the I-90 interchange project at Mile Post 1 near the state line found two boys, ages 3 and 6 sitting in a grassy area near the construction site at about 9:00 a.m. Kootenai County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene and the boys told them their mother had run out of gas and went for help. The boys were eventually placed into protective custody. On Tuesday evening, October 30, 2012, at about 8:30 p.m., an anonymous caller contacted Spokane County dispatch and provided information that the boy's mother, 27-year-old Shannon Duval, was at a residence near the 300 block of South David in Spokane Valley. Spokane Valley Sheriff's Deputies located Duval at the residence where she was arrested for a local Negligent Driving warrant. A fugitive hold has since been placed on Duval by the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office. PREVIOUS STORY: SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane County Sheriff's Department has confirmed that 27-year-old Shannon Marie Germanton, AKA, Shannon Marie Duval has been arrested. Germanton is the mother of two boys, ages 3 and 6, who were found alone on I-90 early Tuesday morning. Sheriff's Deputies say they received a call that Shannon was at a house in Spokane Valley Tuesday night. Deputies responded to the scene and arrested her on a Negligent Driving warrant from Washington State. We have a crew gathering more information right now and will update this story as soon as anything new becomes available. Post Falls Police Department Press Release: The Post Falls Police Department in conjunction with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where two young children were found alongside interstate I90 this morning. A construction supervisor at the I-90 interchange project at Mile Post 1, found two boys, age 3 and 6, sitting in the grass near the construction area around 9:10 a.m. The boys told deputies that their mother had run out of gas and gone for help. The boys also told deputies that their mother had walked them to the location while it was still dark and raining.The Post Falls Police is looking for the mother, Shannon Marie Germanton, AKA, ShannonMarie Duval, 27, of Spokane Valley, WA. Shannon is 5 foot 3 inches, 130 pounds, blue eyes and brown hair. Germanton and the boys were last seen at the Post Falls Wal-Mart around 8 p.m. Monday where a citizen inside the Wal-Mart called officials to report Germanton was acting strange. Medics arrived on scene and Germanton was using the bathroom. The boys were with her. Police said Germanton was carrying a gas can. Medics said Germanton checked out and she said a friend was coming from Spokane to help her. The medics then left the scene. Investigators learned that she was given a ride by a Jacklin Seed employee to the Exxon Station at Pleasant View Road and Riverbend Drive between 6:30 and 7:30 this morning. She told the employee that she had been in an argument with her boyfriend and just needed to get to a phone call for a ride. After being cleared by emergency medical providers, the children have been placed in foster care with the Department of Health and Welfare Child Protective Services.If anyone knows the location of Shannon Germanton, AKA Duval, or has seen her since early this morning, they are asked to call the Post Falls Police Department at (208)773-3517. Previous Coverage: PRESS RELEASE FROM THE KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where two young children were found alongside Interstate 90 earlier Tuesday. A construction supervisor at the I-90 interchange project at Mile Post 1, found the 3 and 6 year old boys sitting in the grass near the construction area about 9:10 a.m. The boys told deputies that their mother had run out of gas and gone for help. The boys also told deputies that their mother had walked them to the location while it was still dark and raining. The mother, Shannon Marie Germanton, AKA, Shannon Marie Duval, 27, of Spokane Valley, WA, has not been located at this time. Investigators have learned that she was given a ride by a Jacklin Seed employee to the Exxon Station at Pleasant View Rd. and Riverbend Dr. between 6:30 and 7:30 Tuesday morning. She told the employee that she had been in an argument with her boyfriend and just needed to get to a phone to call for a ride. After being cleared by emergency medical providers, the children have been placed in foster care with the Department of Health and Welfare Child Protective Services. If anyone knows the location of Shannon Germanton, AKA Duval, or has seen her since early this morning, they are asked to call the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office at (208) 446-1300.

SPOKANE, Wash. - Crime is becoming a growing concern in parts of downtown Spokane-- and police are getting all to familiar with it. The worse it gets, the fewer people want to spend time there-- which only creates a vicious cycle. Tonight while while we were in the downtown neighborhood, we saw firsthand what businesses and police are worried about and say they see every day. "I think most areas are overall safe," Officer John O'Brien

SPOKANE, Wash. - Crime is becoming a growing concern in parts of downtown Spokane-- and police are getting all to familiar with it. The worse it gets, the fewer people want to spend time there-- which only creates a vicious cycle. Tonight while while we were in the downtown neighborhood, we saw firsthand what businesses and police are worried about and say they see every day. "I think most areas are overall safe," Officer John O'Brien

OTIS ORCHARDS, Wash. - A woman was killed in a crash in the Otis Orchards area Thursday morning. The crash happened near the intersection of Wellesley and Ashton. Details are limited at this time, but the car was found behind a tree and the woman driving has died, according to deputies on scene. The intersection is closed down and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

OTIS ORCHARDS, Wash. - A woman was killed in a crash in the Otis Orchards area Thursday morning. The crash happened near the intersection of Wellesley and Ashton. Details are limited at this time, but the car was found behind a tree and the woman driving has died, according to deputies on scene. The intersection is closed down and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol says a 46-year-old Reardan man was killed Tuesday afternoon after crashing his motorcycle on I-90. Troopers say Clinton Heindl was traveling west on the Sprague onramp when he struck the barrier, was thrown from his bike and into the westbound lanes of I-90.

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol says a 46-year-old Reardan man was killed Tuesday afternoon after crashing his motorcycle on I-90. Troopers say Clinton Heindl was traveling west on the Sprague onramp when he struck the barrier, was thrown from his bike and into the westbound lanes of I-90.

SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) - A case of Legionnaires' disease has been suspected at the University of Washington Medical Center. KOMO-TV reported Wednesday that this is the third time in as many years that the disease has been suspected at the facility. Officials said the patient "has been diagnosed with a highly probable health care associated Legionella pneumonia." Officials said the patient is in satisfactory condition and is responding well to treatment. ...

SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) - A case of Legionnaires' disease has been suspected at the University of Washington Medical Center. KOMO-TV reported Wednesday that this is the third time in as many years that the disease has been suspected at the facility. Officials said the patient "has been diagnosed with a highly probable health care associated Legionella pneumonia." Officials said the patient is in satisfactory condition and is responding well to treatment. ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - A Mead High School teacher has been arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a student. Last month, court records showed 37-year-old Mead High School teacher Wesley Perez was under investigation for having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

SPOKANE, Wash. - A Mead High School teacher has been arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a student. Last month, court records showed 37-year-old Mead High School teacher Wesley Perez was under investigation for having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) - Celebrity crab-boat captain Sig Hansen has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge that he spat on an Uber driver last year in Seattle. The Seattle Times reports the 52-year-old "Deadliest Catch" star pleaded guilty Wednesday. Under the plea deal, a property destruction charge was dismissed. Prosecutors also recommended the assault conviction be dropped and the case dismissed if Hansen complies with court conditions for a yea...

SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) - Celebrity crab-boat captain Sig Hansen has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge that he spat on an Uber driver last year in Seattle. The Seattle Times reports the 52-year-old "Deadliest Catch" star pleaded guilty Wednesday. Under the plea deal, a property destruction charge was dismissed. Prosecutors also recommended the assault conviction be dropped and the case dismissed if Hansen complies with court conditions for a yea...